The mission of TANC is to preserve the Tibetan culture and to promote self-rule in Tibet. To this end, TANC seeks to raise awareness about Tibet in the United States and to support the development of Tibetan social, cultural and artistic traditions in Northern California.

The TANC Office/Community Center is located in Richmond CA. TANC has no branch offices. TANC has a membership of approximately 3,000 Tibetan residents and friends of the community in Northern California.